Car crash statistics in Albany, CA

We don't rate cities as safe or unsafe: crash counts can't say how risky a street is, and busy streets have more crashes partly because more people use them. This page covers traffic crashes, not crime. What the records show: 983 crashes were reported in Albany from 2021–2025, 348 with an injury and 2 with a death. 35% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 22% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 35% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 22% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 21% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 3 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 55% were on a freeway.

Set against all reported crashes in California, 2021–2025. Without traffic counts these can't say how risky a street is.

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 983 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed38% · 372
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side16% · 157
• Unsafe turning or lane change14% · 142
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn8% · 74
• Driving under the influence6% · 63

By type of collision: rear end 39%, side swipe 24%, broadside 12%, hit object 11%.

The latest year can rise as late reports come in, and some police departments file months late.

• 50 crashes (5%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 39 crashes (4%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 20 crashes (2%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Albany each year?

Reported crashes in Albany: 2021: 211, 2022: 189, 2023: 220, 2024: 220, 2025: 143. The latest year can rise as late reports come in, and some police departments file their reports months late.

What time do most crashes happen in Albany?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Albany is 3 p.m.. 21% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Albany?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 983 crashes: unsafe speed 38%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 16%, unsafe turning or lane change 14%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 8%, driving under the influence 6%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Albany?

2 crashes killed someone in 983 reported crashes in Albany from 2021–2025, and 348 crashes injured someone.

How many crashes in Albany involve pedestrians, cyclists or motorcyclists?

50 involved a pedestrian (5%), 39 involved a bicyclist (4%), 20 involved a motorcyclist (2%), of 983 reported crashes from 2021–2025.

Where does this data come from?

Police crash reports in the California Crash Reporting System (CCRS), published by the state on data.ca.gov. Every reported crash is counted, whatever the vehicles, and no locations are used.